The Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed backup quarterback Skylar Thompson was mugged Friday night in Dublin ahead of the team’s game against the Minnesota Vikings in the Irish capital.

Thompson suffered minor injuries from the incident.

Sunday’s matchup is the NFL’s first regular season game in Ireland.

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The 28-year-old was already on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury on Sept. 10.

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“We are aware of a situation involving Skylar Thompson on Friday night in Dublin,” a Steelers spokesman told Pelissero. “We will have no further comment at this time as we are working with NFL security to gather more information regarding the incident.”

Thompson, a Kansas State product, has played 10 games over three seasons in the NFL, all with the Dolphins. He also started a 2022 playoff game for Miami, throwing for 220 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions in a loss at Buffalo.

The Steelers and Vikings face each other Sunday morning in the NFL’s inaugural Dublin game as part of an expanded international schedule.

The Irish Independent newspaper reported Sunday Thompson had been assaulted and robbed in Dublin.

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Earlier today, Pelissero reported that Thompson received minor injuries and was “OK” following the mugging on Friday.

Signing with Pittsburgh this past January on a Reserve/Future contract, Thompson more than earned his spot on the Steelers’ roster with his preseason-MVP-esque performance. He was placed on IR following Pittsburgh’s Week 1 win over the New York Jets.

Thompson was able to celebrate Pittsburgh’s win alongside his teammates in Dublin — the silver lining in what was otherwise a bleak situation.

 

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